When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, its a good core workout. If youre sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More

Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More

Thursday, April 24, 2008

I wrote about chilis and bones at Incanto at few days ago and as fortune would have it, Chef Chris Cosentino's annual Head to Tail and Sicilian Mattanza dinners are both quickly approaching. Head to Tail consists of five courses of expertly prepared offal -- the parts of an animal you've never eaten, and probably never even considered eating. As Cosentino himself explains in the clip above: "If you're willing to kill it you should shut the fuck up and eat it all." Fair enough, but only if it's coming out of Cosentino's own kitchen. The Fifth Annual Head to Tail (check a sample menu) will be held Monday June 9 and Wednesday June 11. $75 per person. Then on Monday, June 14, Incanto is hosting its tribute to the ancient art of Sicilian bluefin tuna hunting, the Mattanza Dinner: four courses, tons of tuna, Sicilian, enough said. It's going to be awesome. $65 per person. For reservations call 641-4500.

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Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"